University of Denver Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
Groundbreaking of the stadium began in 1925. Football stadium opened to a game with Colorado School of Mines in 1926. It was later demolished in 1971 and replaced by tennis courts and fields.
Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.117); “Football Victory Caps Formal Dedication of Huge Pioneer Stadium,” University of Denver Clarion, vol. 31, no. 3, October 7, 1926, 1.Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 183); Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume S: page 33, 36.
University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Communique. (1971). [U123.01.0009.0023].
Scope Note
Use for: Hilltop Stadium (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
Ground Breaking for the "Hill Top" Stadium in 1925.
Sources
Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees.
Biography
Dedication of Stadium on October 2nd, 1926.
Sources
“Stadium- Groundbreaking/Dedication, 1925 – 1926,” University of Denver Buildings Collection. [U123.01.0009.0020]; University of Denver. Special Collections and Archives. University of Denver Buildings Collection. Dedication program. [U123.01.0009.0020].
Found in 176 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1925
Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Stadium.
University of Denver Stadium Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1925
Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers Stadium.
University of Denver Stadium Scoreboard, between 1955-1971
Front view of the University of Denver Stadium football scoreboard in Denver, Colorado. Scoreboard fields read: ''Public Service Company of Colorado. Quarter: Visitors: Denver: Down: Yards to Go:'' and the game clock is visible.
University of Denver Stadium Souvenir, 1971
University of Denver (DU) Stadium souvenir from after the destruction of the stadium.
University of Denver Stadium Stands, between 1965-1971
University of Denver (DU) Stadium stands.
University of Denver Sturm Hall with the Stadium and Centennial Towers, between 1964-1971
Exterior view of University of Denver's General Classroom Building, later known as Sturm Hall in Denver, Colorado. The Hilltop Stadium and Centennial Towers are seen in the background.